Kathmandu/Dhaka. The attack on journalist Shujaat Iqbal is a negation of democratic values. Such attitudes are strongly condemned by Raja Naveedul Rehman Secretary Finance SAARC Journalist Forum International Chapter Saudi Arabia and General Secretary Pak United Media Forum Saudi Arabia.
This incident is less to be condemned by the head of SAARC Journalist Forum International Chapter Saudi Arabia and Chairman Pak United Media Forum Saudi Arabia Abid Shamoon Chand.
President Arshad Ali Ghori, senior journalist Irfan Malik, senior journalist Zeeshan Haider and journalists of SAARC Journalist Forum International expressed serious concern on behalf of Pakistan United Media Forum and SAARC Journalist Forum after the attack on journalist Shujaat Iqbal of Pakistan.
The increase of such incidents in Azad Kashmir is a cause for concern, in this regard, SAARC Countries Journalist Forum International Chapter Saudi Arabia head Abid Shimoun Chand said that this is a very sad incident, which can be condemned as much. We strongly condemn the attack on free press in Azad Kashmir.
The entire organization of SAARC Journalists Forum will play its full role to protect the rights of journalists, attacks on journalists are against any civilized country and democratic values. The state of Azad Kashmir and Samahni administration should took immediate and effective measures to provide security to journalists.
It should be remembered that SAARC Journalist Forum is playing its role for the welfare of journalists. If effective measures are not taken on this incident, voice will be raised in SAARC countries as well.
SAARC Journalist Forum International President Raju Lama and General Secretary Md Abdur Rahman condemned against attacks to journalist Sujhat Iqbal and call on Pakistan government to assure security of journalists and press and expression freedom in the State and Country.
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Eight points “Kathmandu (Thimi) Declaration” has been declared by First International Mother Language Journalists Conference
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SJF and NFNJ met DPM and Foreign Minister of Nepal Narayankaji Shrestha
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SAARC Journalist Forum paid humble tribute to journalist Sheshkanta Pandit
President of SAARC Journalist Forum Raju Lama, Secretary General Md Abdur Rahman and President of SJF Nepal Chapter Prakash Silwal expressed their humble tribute to Pandit and heartfelt condolences to the family members.
SAARC Journalist Forum President Raju Lama said, “We will never forget Pandit’s contribution for nation and society through his journalism and SAARC Journalist Forum will always remember his contribution.”
Posted: January 29, 2024 by admin_raju Leave a Comment
SAARC Journalists Forum congratulates newly appointed Minister of State for Information, Mohammad Ali Arafat
Mohammad Ali Arafat was elected Member of Parliament from Dhaka-17 Constituency in the 12th National Parliament Election held on January 7. Before that, he was elected a member of parliament in the eleventh national parliament by-election.
<span;>Mohammad Ali Arafat is a Bangladeshi academic and Awami League politician.
Besides, he is a syndicate member and chief advisor to the board of trustees of the Canadian University of Bangladesh. He founded the Suchinta Foundation.
President of the SJF Central Committee Raju Lama and Secretary General Md. Abdur Rahman congratulated the newly appointed Minister of State for Information of Bangladesh, Mohammad Ali Arafat, on behalf of SAARC Journalists Forum, an international organization of journalists in South Asia.
Last Updated: January 29, 2024 by admin_raju Leave a Comment
SAARC Journalist Forum condemns against attacks of journalist in Azad Kashmir
This incident is less to be condemned by the head of SAARC Journalist Forum International Chapter Saudi Arabia and Chairman Pak United Media Forum Saudi Arabia Abid Shamoon Chand.
President Arshad Ali Ghori, senior journalist Irfan Malik, senior journalist Zeeshan Haider and journalists of SAARC Journalist Forum International expressed serious concern on behalf of Pakistan United Media Forum and SAARC Journalist Forum after the attack on journalist Shujaat Iqbal of Pakistan.
The increase of such incidents in Azad Kashmir is a cause for concern, in this regard, SAARC Countries Journalist Forum International Chapter Saudi Arabia head Abid Shimoun Chand said that this is a very sad incident, which can be condemned as much. We strongly condemn the attack on free press in Azad Kashmir.
The entire organization of SAARC Journalists Forum will play its full role to protect the rights of journalists, attacks on journalists are against any civilized country and democratic values. The state of Azad Kashmir and Samahni administration should took immediate and effective measures to provide security to journalists.
It should be remembered that SAARC Journalist Forum is playing its role for the welfare of journalists. If effective measures are not taken on this incident, voice will be raised in SAARC countries as well.
SAARC Journalist Forum International President Raju Lama and General Secretary Md Abdur Rahman condemned against attacks to journalist Sujhat Iqbal and call on Pakistan government to assure security of journalists and press and expression freedom in the State and Country.
Last Updated: January 27, 2024 by admin_raju Leave a Comment
The first convention of Nepal Chapter of SAARC Journalist Forum will be held in Lumbini
President of Nepal Chapter Prakash Silwal informed that the Zoom Meeting of Nepal Chapter held in the presence of International President of SAARC Journalist Forum Raju Lama and General Secretary Mohammad Abdur Rahman decided it.
“The first convention of Nepal Chapter of SAARC Journalist Forum will be organized in Lumbini Province. For its preparation, Subedi, a member of Nepal Chapter, has been designated as coordinator and Ansari as co-coordinator. The date and place of the convention will be decided within a few days,” Silwal said.
Chairman Silwal said that in the first convention, members of Nepal Chapter and international journalists will participate in the conference, which is expected to be a starting point for discussions about the role played by SAARC Journalist Forum for the national and international issues, problems and solutions of journalists.
Posted: January 9, 2024 by admin_raju Leave a Comment
SAARC Journalists Forum will work to establish peace in the world: Raju Lama
Vaishali Golden Jubilee closing ceremony has been organized, Journalists of Nepal, India and Bangladesh has honoured.
Vaishali. Vaishali District Establishment in collaboration with SAARC Journalist Forum, Bihar, India Chapter under the joint aegis of Human Rights Today and Amrapali Kala Sahitya Sammelan at The Buddha Fun and Food Village auditorium located near Vishwa Shanti Stupa in Vaishali, established as the mother of democracy in the world. On the occasion of the closing ceremony of the Golden Jubilee year, a discussion and felicitation ceremony on the topic of war, peace and human rights was organized last Saturday.
The ceremony was inaugurated by Dr. Sarita Budhu Convener of International Folk Culture, Mauritius, Dr. Anil Sulabh, President of Bihar Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Patna, Dr. Rajkumar Nahar, Program Head of Doordarshan Kendra, Patna, Human Rights Convener Dr. Shashi Bhushan Kumar, famous litterateur Dr. Usha Verma, Raju Lama, President of SAARC Journalist Forum and Md. Abdur Rahman of Hello Dhaka News jointly lit the lamp. Addressing the function, Dr. Sarita Budhu said that democracy and peace can be established only through non-violence.
Addressing the program, International President of SAARC Journalists Forum, Raju Lama rejected the discussion of war instead of peace and said that guaranteeing human rights in the world is impossible as an alternative to peace. He stated that following the path of Buddha and Mahabir is the need of present world and said that SAARC Journalists Forum is adamant on this agenda. Chairman of the program, Dr. Anil Sulabh said that human rights violations occur widely during war. The current situation is not good for the world.
Welcoming President of SAARC Journalist Forum Bihar Dr. Shashi Bhushan Kumar said that protection of human rights is absolutely necessary for democratic empowerment. Dr. Rajkumar Nahar said that democracy is the best method of governance. Protection of human rights is a necessary condition for peace.
Padmashree Dr. Jitendra Kumar said that there is an atmosphere of war in the world today, which is not good for humanity. Padmashree Rajkumari Devi alias Kisan Chachi said that today the entire world needs the thoughts of Buddha, Mahavir and Gandhi. Padmashree Dr. Shanti Rai said in her address that war gives rise to many problems and it is not the solution to any problem.
Md. Abdur Rahman said that Vaishali has given the message of democracy to the world and spread democratic ideas. Amarnath Jha, founder of Elite Institute, said that human rights and democracy complement each other.
Human rights activist Amit Kumar ‘Vishvas’, present at the ceremony, said that the idea of war is fatal for democracy and human rights and having a war is equivalent to ending it. He emphasized on solving problems through democratic method.
Kaushar Pravez conducted the stage at the function and the vote of thanks was given by Dr. Shivbalak Rai Prabhakar.
Last Updated: October 21, 2023 by admin_raju Leave a Comment
SAARC Journalist Forum Wishes on Dashain, Nepal Sambat, Tihar and Chath
“I would like to wish all brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers at home and abroad for peace, prosperity, good health, progress and long life on the auspicious occasion of great festivals of Nepal, Bada Dashain, Nepal Sambat, Subha Dipawali, Tihar and Chath,” says in the message delivered by Raju Lama President of SAARC Journalist Forum.
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SAARC Journalist Forum call on UN Security Council to ensure ceasefire in Israel Gaza Conflict
Kathmandu/Dhaka. SAARC Journalist Forum call on UN Security Council and International Community to ensure an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to prevent further harm to civilians.
SAARC Journalist Forum released press statement on Israel Gaza Conflict and urge for UN and International Community to ensure an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
“SAARC Journalist Forum call on U.N. Security Council, the U.N. Secretary General, and all world leaders to ensure an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories to prevent further harm to civilians,” said in the statement released by SAARC Journalist Forum.
SJF further said, “At least 19 journalists, who are civilians under international law, have been killed in the first 10 days of the war, most of them in Gaza. The escalating conflict has resulted in the deadliest week for journalists in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.”
“SAARC Journalist Forum condemn on inhuman attacks on journalists and civilian in Gaza and urge to ceasefire immediately with needed humanitarian assistance and establish peace in the region,” stated in the press statement released by SAARC Journalist Forum President Raju Lama and Secretary General Md Abdur Rahman.
Posted: October 18, 2023 by admin_raju Leave a Comment
SAARC Journalist Forum expressed solidarity in the ongoing sit-in in front of Kantipur Publications
Kathmandu. SAARC Journalist Forum (SJF), Nepal Chapter has expressed its solidarity with the movement organized by the Federation of Nepalese Journalists (FNJ) against the series of professional insecurity and humiliation of working journalists in Kantipur Media Group.
The team led by President of Nepal Chapter Prakash Silwal has expressed solidarity and support in the ongoing sit-in in front of Kantipur Publications premises at Thapathali today. Secretariat member of Nepal Chapter Madhav Prasad Tiwari and member Shyam Tandukar also participated in the sit-in.
In the big media house of Nepal like Kantipur, the working journalists are fired against the law, they are transferred to places where there are no posts and they are not given salary and service facilities according to the law even in the face of Dashain festival.
Nepal Chapter earnestly urges the concerned parties to give up such wrong actions and thinking and solve the problem quickly through heartfelt dialogue.
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